Kuwait Hotels Co (KUW:KHOT) Cash Conversion Cycle: -180.38 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Kuwait Hotels Co Cash Conversion Cycle?

Kuwait Hotels Co KUW:KHOT +7.73% 39 Cash Conversion Cycle is -180.38 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KHOT with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Kuwait Hotels Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 203.88.
Kuwait Hotels Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.04.
Kuwait Hotels Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 385.3.
Therefore, Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was -180.38.


Kuwait Hotels Co  (KUW:KHOT) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


Kuwait Hotels Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Kuwait Hotels Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kuwait Hotels Co Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Kuwait Hotels Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
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Kuwait Hotels Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 149.30 96.22 38.02 -81.03 -180.38

KUW:KHOT vs MAR, HLT, H: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kuwait Hotels Co Cash Conversion Cycle vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Kuwait Hotels Co Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=51.5+0.41-12.66
=39.25

Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=203.88+1.04-385.3
=-180.38

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of -180.38 mean?
Kuwait Hotels Co (KUW:KHOT) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -180.38 as of Jun. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Kuwait Hotels Co and its competitors.
Is Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Kuwait Hotels Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -180.38. Overall, Kuwait Hotels Co has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MAR and HLT?
Kuwait Hotels Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of -180.38 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 9.59. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.59, based on 840 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Kuwait Hotels Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 9.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Hotels Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -180.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Hotels Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Hotels Co (KUW:KHOT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.19, compared to a current price of KWD0.24 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -180.38. Kuwait Hotels Co's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Hotels Co (KUW:KHOT), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -180.38 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kuwait Hotels Co (KUW:KHOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Hotels Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.24 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.19. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Hotels Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KHOT:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -180.38
  • GF Value™: KWD0.19 vs. price of KWD0.24 (24.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KHOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kuwait Hotels Co Business Description

Address 6th Ring Road, opposite The Sultan Center, Dajij, KWT, 13009
Kuwait Hotels Co, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in owning, operating and managing the hotel, commercial, and residential properties. The company also provides catering services, buying and selling of resorts, land, and real estate, managing and renting owned or rented properties, managing and developing land and properties, hotels, restaurants, and Food services management. The company generates key revenue from manpower supply. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the State of Kuwait.
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